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Behind Modi: The growing influence of the India lobby

  • Written by Ashok Sharma, Adjunct Faculty, University of New South Wales, Canberra at Australian Defence Force Academy

One has 32.9 million Twitter followers; the other has 31 million.

When U.S. President Donald Trump met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on June 26, Trump chose to draw attention to something the leaders have in common by saying “We are world leaders on social media.”

Prior to the June 26 meeting, news analysts...

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Is energy 'dominance' the right goal for US policy?

  • Written by Daniel Raimi, Senior research associate (Resources for the Future), Lecturer (University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy), University of Michigan
imageThe surge in U.S. oil and natural gas production has transformed the energy picture in the country, but the influence is muted globally. Pixabay

In recent weeks, a new energy buzzword has taken flight from Washington, D.C., making stops in Alaska, North Dakota, Texas, Utah and more: “American energy dominance.” Taking a cue from a 2016...

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A dangerous mix: Bullied youth report access to loaded guns more than other youth

  • Written by Maayan Simckes, Ph.D. Student in Epidemiology, University of Washington

For school-aged youth, access to a gun can increase their risk for becoming a victim of or for committing a violent crime, including suicide and homicide. It also increases a child’s risk of experiencing an unintentional injury or death. Youth may gain access to guns in school, friends’ homes or other settings. No matter the source, gu...

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Why Congress should let everyone deduct charitable gifts from their taxes

  • Written by Patrick Rooney, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Research; Professor, Economics and Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
imageThe number of Americans who can get a tax break through their charitable contributions could tumble during the Trump administration.Helen's Photos/www.shutterstock.com

The 30 percent of American taxpayers who itemize their returns are free to deduct every dollar they donate to an IRS-approved charity from up to half of their taxable income. While...

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'NotPetya' ransomware attack shows corporate social responsibility should include cybersecurity

  • Written by Scott Shackelford, Associate Professor of Business Law and Ethics; Director, Ostrom Workshop Program on Cybersecurity and Internet Governance; Cybersecurity Program Chair, IU-Bloomington, Indiana University
imageCompanies need to make sure their own doors are locked.rodimov/shutterstock.com

As the “NotPetya” ransomware attack spreads around the world, it’s making clear how important it is for everyone – and particularly corporations – to take cybersecurity seriously. The companies affected by this malware include power...

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4 ways the Supreme Court could rule on Trump's travel ban

  • Written by Anthony Johnstone, Professor of Constitutional Law, The University of Montana

The Supreme Court has decided to hear two legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s revised “travel ban.”

Among other things, the executive order Trump signed in March temporarily bars entry of nationals from six predominantly Muslim countries: Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

In cases arising out of Maryland and Haw...

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Understanding the real innovation behind the iPhone

  • Written by Kalle Lyytinen, Iris S. Wolstein Professor of Management Design, Case Western Reserve University
imageThe first iPhone was more a hand-held computer than anything else.AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek

When the iPhone emerged in 2007, it came with all the promise and pomp of a major Steve Jobs announcement, highlighting its user interface and slick design as key selling points. We know now that the iPhone transformed the mobile phone business, the internet...

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How flu changes within the human body may hint at future global trends

  • Written by Katherine Xue, Doctoral Student in Genome Sciences, University of Washington
imageWhat can a single person's flu infection tell you about how the virus changes around the world?Xue and Bloom, CC BY-SA

Evolution is usually very slow, a process of change that takes thousands or millions of years to see.

But for influenza, evolution is fast – and deadly. Flu viruses change rapidly to escape the body’s defenses. Every few...

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Is Nancy Pelosi worth the trouble?

  • Written by Kathryn L. Pearson, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Minnesota
imageA recent poll found Nancy Pelosi's favorability at 39 percent – about on par with Trump'sREUTERS/Yuri Gripas

Democrats in Congress are struggling to keep up a unified front.

As the minority party, Democrats have spent the past six months standing by, mostly powerless, as President Donald Trump has made haphazard progresstoward dismantling many...

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GOP health care bill would make rural America's distress much worse

  • Written by Claire Snell-Rood, Assistant Professor of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley
imageRural hospitals, such as this one in Wedowee, Alabama, are struggling to stay open. AP Photo/Brynn Anderson

Much has been made of the distress and discontent in rural areas during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Few realize, however, this is also felt through unequal health.

Researchers call it the “ruralmortalitypenalty.” While...

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